Remarks

Trump’s False Claims About E. Jean Carroll Draw Attention as Lawyers Monitor Defamation Remarks

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New York City, New York – Lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, are closely monitoring the former president’s recent comments about their client. Trump falsely claimed that he did not know who Carroll was, prompting her attorney, Shawn Crowley, to assert that they are paying attention to his remarks. Crowley made the statement during an interview with MSNBC’s Jen Psaki, who pointed out that Trump is indeed aware of Carroll’s identity. Last year, a jury ruled that Trump must pay Carroll $5 million in damages for sexual … Read more

Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Contempt of Court Case Against Delhi Lawyer Over Judges’ Remarks

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New Delhi, India – The Indian Supreme Court (SC) has reduced the sentence of a lawyer, Virendra Singh, in a criminal contempt case. The lawyer had made derogatory remarks against judges of the Delhi High Court (DHC). Originally convicted and sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of 2,000 rupees by the DHC, the SC decided to reduce the sentence based on the lawyer’s apology and the period he had already served. In July 2022, Singh filed a plea accusing the DHC judges of acting arbitrarily and favoring the accused illegally. He also … Read more

Donald Trump Takes Unprecedented Step, Defies Judge to Deliver Impassioned Closing Remarks in Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump took advantage of an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil fraud trial on Thursday. Trump, who was barred from giving a formal closing argument, delivered a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge. In an unprecedented move for a defendant, Trump insisted on making his own summation despite being asked by the judge to stay focused on matters related to the trial. He protested his innocence and accused someone running for office of persecuting him. During his personal summation, … Read more

Trump Delivers Aggrieved Remarks in Fraud Trial as Judge Blocks Closing Statement

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NEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump delivered a defiant closing statement in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday as he fought against a $370 million penalty and other sanctions in the civil fraud lawsuit brought by the New York Attorney General. Trump, who is also the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican nomination, claimed that the case was a form of election interference and criticized Attorney General Letitia James, whom he accused of harboring a personal vendetta against him. Trump and his legal team presented their final arguments in the case, with James’ office scheduled to … Read more